The Building Division staff, under the direction of Brad O'Brien, Building Manager, consists of Building Inspectors, Plans Examiner, Fire Marshal, Permit Technician and Office Support staff.
The Building Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the State Building Code Act, the Benton County Code and other regulations governing construction, alterations and use of new and existing buildings within unincorporated areas of Benton County. Please feel free to call us if you have any life /safety concerns in the built environment.
UPDATE REGARDING ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES IN 2024
Effective September 3, 2024, Benton County Building Division will require 3rd party plan review and inspections for compliance with the
Energy Code for all New Commercial/Industrial, and substantial Tenant Improvement permits. For more information please call: 509-735-3500.
The adoption of the new 2021 IBC / IRC and energy codes will take effect March 15, 2024.
CODE CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2024
The Benton County Building Division has adopted the following codes:
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
- 2021 WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
- 2021 MECHANICAL CODE
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL/GAS CODE
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
- 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Such changes will be reflected in our current handouts available on-line and in the office.
- Electronic submittal for permits may be emailed to building.department@co.benton.wa.us. Contact us at (509) 735-3500 with any questions you may have.
- Washington State Energy Code - Residential (2021) Edition
- Washington State Energy Code - Residential (2018) Edition (Energy Credit Information starts on page 46)
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